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Benfica

Referee : J. Silva Pinheiro

0-1

Half time

Sporting Braga

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Highlights

Match Timeline

28'

Ricardo Horta (goal)Álvaro Djaló

Álvaro Fernández- sub ->Alexander Bah

52'

64'

Vitor Carvalho- sub ->Rodrigo Zalazar

Marcos Leonardo(goal)

71'

69'

Rony Lopes- sub ->Álvaro Djaló

Orkun Kökçü- sub ->Rafa

70'

Marcos Leonardo- sub ->Arthur Cabral

71'

79'

João Moutinho- Yellow

David Neres(goal)Ángel Di María

85'

83'

Bruma- sub ->C. Ndour

83'

C. Ndour- Yellow

90'

Orkun Kökçü- Yellow

89'

Víctor Gómez- Red

Marcos Leonardo(goal)Orkun Kökçü

90'

Marcos Leonardo- Yellow

90'

Benjamín Rollheiser- sub ->David Neres

90'

Tiago Gouveia- sub ->Ángel Di María

90'

Vitor Carvalho- Yellow

90'

Vitor Carvalho- Yellow

Commentary

90'

The final whistle blows, concluding the second half - Benfica triumphs with a score of 3, leaving Sporting Braga behind with 1.

Opportunity squandered. Orkun Kökçü from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area following a free kick, but it sails over the crossbar.

Vitor Carvalho of Sporting Braga has been shown a yellow card due to a foul.

Tiago Gouveia of Benfica has been awarded an attacking free kick.

Vitor Carvalho of Sporting Braga commits a foul.

Player swap - Benfica. David Neres is replaced by Tiago Gouveia.

Player Swap - Benfica. Benjamin Rollheiser is replacing Angel Di Maria.

Marcos Leonardo of Benfica has been handed a yellow card for overly enthusiastic celebrations.

Orkun Kökçü of Benfica has been shown a yellow card.

Goal! Benfica 3, Sporting Braga 1. Marcos Leonardo - Benfica - shot with left foot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assist - Orkun Kökçü.

Corner kick awarded to Benfica, forced by Matheus.

New attacking attempt. Ángel Di María - Benfica - shot with left foot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Orkun Kökçü.

Opportunity squandered. Simon Banza of Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist came from Ricardo Horta.

Opportunity squandered. Bruma from Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails over the goal. The assist was provided by Vitor Carvalho.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to resume.

89'

The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by Ángel Di María of Benfica.

Víctor Gómez of Sporting Braga has been shown the red card.

Ángel Di María of Benfica has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Víctor Gómez commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

87'

Offside - Sporting Braga. Paulo Oliveira has been flagged for offside.

Sikou Niakaté of Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.

David Neres of Benfica commits a foul.

85'

Score! Benfica leads 2-1 against Sporting Braga. David Neres of Benfica heads the ball into the top right corner from the right side of the six-yard box. The assist came from Ángel Di María, who crossed the ball following a swift counterattack.

84'

João Moutinho of Sporting Braga has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

António Silva of Benfica commits a foul.

83'

Another offensive effort. Bruma from Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's caught in the upper middle of the net.

Player Swap - Sporting Braga. Cher Ndour is replaced by Bruma.

Cher Ndour - Sporting Braga - receive yellow card.

79'

Attempt thwarted. David Neres of Benfica's left-footed shot from the right area of the penalty box is intercepted. The assist was by Ángel Di María.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

João Moutinho of Sporting Braga has been handed a yellow card due to a violation.

78'

Pause in the game due to an injury sustained by João Moutinho from Sporting Braga.

77'

Florentino of Benfica has successfully secured an offensive free kick.

João Moutinho of Sporting Braga commits a foul.

75'

Paulo Oliveira of Sporting Braga has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

David Neres commits a foul - Benfica.

74'

Ángel Di María of Benfica has secured a free kick on the right flank.

Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga commits a foul.

71'

And it's a goal! The score is now leveled at Benfica 1, Sporting Braga 1. Marcos Leonardo of Benfica has just fired a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area into the right corner.

João Mário of Benfica attempts a shot with his left foot from outside the box, but it's blocked.

Fredrik Aursnes of Benfica has secured a free kick on the right flank.

Cristián Borja of Sporting Braga has committed a foul.

Player swap - Benfica. Arthur Cabral makes way for Orkun Kökçü.

70'

Player change - Benfica. Marcos Leonardo is replacing Rafa.

69'

Player swap - Sporting Braga. Rony Lopes is coming on for Álvaro Djaló due to an injury.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

68'

Pause in the game - Álvaro Djaló of Sporting Braga is injured.

67'

Attempt thwarted. Arthur Cabral of Benfica's left-footed strike from the left portion of the penalty area is obstructed.

Attempt thwarted. João Mário of Benfica's left-footed strike from beyond the box is intercepted. The assist was provided by Florentino.

66'

Álvaro Djaló of Sporting Braga has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

Álvaro Fernández of Benfica commits a foul.

Another offensive effort. Ángel Di María of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully saved in the left corner. The assist was by Rafa.

62'

Offside call - Benfica. Álvaro Fernández has been flagged for offside.

64'

Player switch - Sporting Braga. Rodrigo Zalazar makes way for Vitor Carvalho.

62'

Missed chance. Nicolás Otamendi - Benfica - shot with the head from the centre of the box is close, but missed. Assist - David Neres with a cross after corner.

Corner kick awarded to Benfica. Rodrigo Zalazar is responsible for giving it away.

Shot blocked. David Neres - Benfica - shot with left foot from outside the box is blocked. Assist - Ángel Di María.

56'

Opportunity squandered. Ángel Di María of Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, narrowly missing the goal. The assist came from Rafa.

54'

Corner kick awarded to Benfica, resulting from a defensive action by Cher Ndour.

53'

João Mário of Benfica has secured a free kick on the left flank.

Cher Ndour commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

52'

Substitution - Benfica. Álvaro Fernández for Alexander Bah - injury.

51'

Corner kick awarded to Benfica, forced by Sikou Niakaté.

50'

Sikou Niakaté of Sporting Braga has been awarded a defensive free kick.

Arthur Cabral of Benfica commits a foul.

49'

Álvaro Djaló of Sporting Braga commits a foul.

Alexander Bah of Benfica has been awarded a defensive free kick.

47'

Simon Banza of Sporting Braga has earned an offensive free kick.

António Silva from Benfica commits a foul.

46'

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match pause - Sikou Niakaté of Sporting Braga is injured.

The match is temporarily halted - Arthur Cabral of Benfica is injured.

45'

The second half commences with Benfica trailing 0-1 to Sporting Braga.

The first half concludes with Sporting Braga leading Benfica 1-0.

Opportunity squandered. Álvaro Djaló of Sporting Braga attempts a header from the middle of the box but it sails over the bar. The setup came from João Moutinho, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Braga. António Silva is responsible for it.

Pause has ended. They are prepared to proceed.

The match is temporarily paused due to an injury sustained by Rodrigo Zalazar of Sporting Braga.

Attempt stopped. Florentino of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Alexander Bah.

Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica has successfully earned a free kick on the left flank.

Rodrigo Zalazar commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

44'

Simon Banza of Sporting Braga has earned a defensive free kick.

Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica commits a foul.

43'

Another offensive effort. Simon Banza of Sporting Braga attempts a shot with his right foot from a challenging spot on the right, but it's successfully blocked in the top right corner.

42'

Opportunity squandered. Fredrik Aursnes from Benfica sends a right-footed shot from a short distance soaring over the goal.

Shot blocked. Arthur Cabral - Benfica - shot with the head from the centre of the box is blocked. Assist - Ángel Di María with a cross.

40'

Opportunity squandered. Rafa from Benfica attempts a right-footed shot from within the six-yard box on the left side, but it goes wide of the left post. The assist was provided by David Neres.

Another offensive move. Álvaro Djaló from Sporting Braga takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it right in the middle of the goal. João Moutinho assists with a through ball.

39'

Attempt thwarted. David Neres of Benfica tries a left-footed shot from beyond the box but it's stopped. The assist came from Rafa.

New attacking attempt. Simon Banza - Sporting Braga - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the left corner. Assist - Ricardo Horta.

38'

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

Match pause - Benfica.

37'

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

34'

Delay in match - Benfica

33'

Rodrigo Zalazar of Sporting Braga has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.

Florentino from Benfica commits a foul.

32'

Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga has earned a defensive free kick.

Fredrik Aursnes commits a foul against Benfica.

28'

Goal! Benfica 0, Sporting Braga 1. Ricardo Horta - Sporting Braga - shot with right foot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assist - Álvaro Djaló.

Arthur Cabral commits a foul - Benfica.

Cristián Borja of Sporting Braga has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

26'

David Neres of Benfica has earned an attacking free kick.

Simon Banza commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

António Silva of Benfica has been granted a defensive free kick.

25'

Ángel Di María of Benfica commits a foul.

Cristián Borja of Sporting Braga has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

21'

Cher Ndour commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

Arthur Cabral of Benfica has successfully earned a defensive free kick.

20'

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Braga, forced by Anatolii Trubin.

Another offensive move. Ricardo Horta of Sporting Braga takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was by João Moutinho.

19'

Pause ended. They are prepared to proceed.

The match is temporarily halted due to an injury sustained by João Moutinho of Sporting Braga.

16'

Corner kick awarded to Benfica. Matheus is responsible for it.

Another offensive move. Ángel Di María of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from beyond the penalty area, but it's saved in the left corner. The assist was by Arthur Cabral.

João Moutinho of Sporting Braga has successfully secured a defensive free kick.

Arthur Cabral commits a foul for Benfica.

14'

Attempt stopped. Rafa from Benfica's right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area is thwarted. The pass was from João Mário.

12'

Simon Banza of Sporting Braga has earned a defensive free kick.

Fouled by João Mário - Benfica

10'

Arthur Cabral - Benfica - hits the bar with a shot with the head from few metres. Assist - Alexander Bah with a head after corner.

Corner kick awarded to Benfica, forced by Matheus.

Cher Ndour commits a foul - Sporting Braga.

Opportunity squandered. Ángel Di María of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sails over the goal. The assist came from David Neres, who delivered a cross.

David Neres - Benfica - won a free kick on the left wing.

New attacking attempt. Ricardo Horta - Sporting Braga - shot with right foot from outside the box is saved in the left corner. Assist - Rodrigo Zalazar.

Opportunity squandered. Rodrigo Zalazar of Sporting Braga took a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty area following a corner, but failed to hit the target.

Corner kick awarded to Sporting Braga, courtesy of a deflection off Nicolás Otamendi.

Pause concluded. They are prepared to proceed.

Delay in match - injury Arthur Cabral - Benfica

Sporting Braga

Matheus 1.Brazil